Ancient city of Lower Egypt, 6 miles NE of Cairo. The obelisk, composed of pinkish/red granite, stands over 20 m high. Shown here long before the stone was raised by 2 m, to protect it from ground-water.

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Ancient city of Lower Egypt, 6 miles NE of Cairo. The obelisk, composed of pinkish/red granite, stands over 20 m high. Shown here long before the stone was raised by 2 m, to protect it from ground-water.